Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 330 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Redditch has more Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 150 vs 330 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Redditch had more Other theft. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 330).